The EVGA InterView is essentially two 17-inch monitors combined into a single unit at the cost of $650. Its notable amenities include an integrated Webcam, three USB ports, and a built-in microphone. The EVGA InterView looks impressive on a desk, but its performance with games, movies, and on our DisplayMate tests is below average. That being said, the unit's dual-screen feature is incredibly useful and actually does seem to increase productivity by allowing more screen real estate for multitasking. Also, the screens' capability to flip back 180 degrees is a useful addition for people who conduct meetings in their offices. Casual users should steer clear, considering the price of the EVGA InterView, lack of connection options, and lower-than-average performance. Really, it's a business-minded person who will benefit most from this dual-screen setup (unless two 17-inch monitors just aren't enough). Unfortunately, at $650, you'll have a tough time getting your IS department to pay for it.

Design and features
The EVGA InterView Dual Monitor System uses two 17-inch screens, each with a 1,440x900 resolution. The monitors can function in either clone or extend mode; however, games and movies aren't playable across both screens in extend mode. You'll only be able to use one screen each for movies and games. Each screen is attached to a 14.5-inch-high stand that lets the monitors flip 180 degrees to face completely backward. When the screen is flipped, the image automatically rotates so it is readable to those across from you. Each monitor can also fold inward to face the other--kind of like closing a book, if said book were made of two monitors. When closed, an embossed EVGA logo can easily be seen on the back of each screen.

The EVGA InterView has a smooth, black, matte finish and the screens sport a high degree of gloss that easily attracts fingerprints. The screens sit about 5.5 inches from the desktop. The footstand is 15.25 inches wide, 7.25 inches deep, and about an inch tall. The wide footstand keeps the monitor stable when knocked from any direction; however, when the screens are closed, the unit becomes front heavy and can easily topple forward. The On Screen Display (OSD) array is located on the upper-right-hand corner of the footstand and includes only brightness controls for each screen, with no additional controls for color or contrast. The button on the far left controls the screen. Up and down arrows are used to adjust the brightness of each display independently.

In the upper-left-hand corner sits the power button. Directly to the right are two blue LED lights that signify which display currently has power. Near the bottom center of the footstand is a small hole for the built-in microphone. On the front right side are three USB ports aligned horizontally. On the back of the footstand is an additional USB port for powering the Webcam and other USB ports. Also on the back is an audio port for the mic, an AC power port, and the

The monitor comes with various accessories, including a dual DVI-I-to-DMS cable, and both a VGA-to-DVI-I and DVI-D-to-DVI-D adapter. In order for both screens to function simultaneously, a video card with dual DVI ports is required.

Performance
We tested the EVGA InterView with its DMS-to-DVI-I connection. The display posted a composite score of 81 on CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based performance tests. While the display scored well in our sharpness, color, and grayscale tests, it faltered in our Dark Screen test, as it showed apparent backlight bleed-through (or clouding) all over the screen. The display also got low marks in our High-Contrast Streaking and Ghosting test, which looks for light or dark shadows trailing a static image in areas where large changes in contrast are present. We could easily see the trailing effect on both screens.

The InterView achieved a brightness score of 188 candelas per square meter (cd/m2) on both screens--shy of EVGA's claimed 220 cd/m2 max.